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    Leeboy Posts: 172, Reputation: 5
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    Dec 8, 2008, 01:12 PM
    External Hard drive changed names
    I have a few big programs running off a external hard drive ( Like Corel Draw suite) I went to start the program today, by clicking Start/programs (C drive shortcut) But it said it couldn't connect. My hard drive used to be called G: , but I noticed today its called "Hoppy Label/:H" now. How could it turn from G to H... Should I delete correl and re-install, or can I fix this?
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    Dec 8, 2008, 01:17 PM

    You can change the letter assigned to a drive by right clicking the drive and going into properties. I would not, however, run programs off an external drive for such a circumstance.
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    Dec 8, 2008, 01:20 PM

    You could have a virus on that hard drive, run a scan on it.
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    Dec 17, 2008, 01:05 PM
    Do you have multiple external hard drives or external media that is connected? If so the boot order may have changed, which can in turn assign a different drive letter.
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    Leeboy Posts: 172, Reputation: 5
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    Dec 17, 2008, 01:34 PM

    Yes, I have a camera, printer, mouse etc... All running on USB , I guess you nailed it. My girlfriends computer downstairs did the same thing...
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    Dec 17, 2008, 01:55 PM
    Thanks for the rep but the devices you listed wouldn't effect it. The ones that would would be more like an external burner or a media card reader. Scott I went to give you some rep for your answer but it won't let me bud sorry. I do fully agree with Scott though because this will cause a lot of un-needed spooling of the hard drive thus decreasing the life of the hard drive.
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